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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Kew Gardens Hills vs Upper East Side

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Queens|Manhattan

Kew Gardens Hills

Queens

Upper East Side

Manhattan

How They Compare

For buyers focused on affordability, Kew Gardens Hills has the lower median sale price at $380K vs $1.3M in Upper East Side.

Investors analyzing rental yield will find Kew Gardens Hills offers a stronger rent-to-price ratio based on current market data.

Commuters have more transit options in Upper East Side, which is served by 3 subway lines compared to 0 in Kew Gardens Hills.

Median Sale Price
$380K
$1.3M
Median Rent
$3K
$4K
Active Listings
68
1593
Avg Days on Market
48 days
59 days
YoY Price Change
-7.1%
+31.0%
Monthly Sales Volume
19
170

Detailed Comparison

MetricKew Gardens HillsUpper East Side
Median Sale Price$380,000$1,332,500
Median Condo Price$558,510$1,800,000
Median Co-op Price$288,000$1,167,500
Median Rent$2,575$4,270
Active Listings681593
Rental Inventory541686
Days on Market4859
Price Cut Share14.7%13.1%
Monthly Sales Volume19170
YoY Price Change-7.1%+31.0%
YoY Rent Change-8.0%+6.9%
YoY Inventory Change+41.7%-3.7%
Subway LinesN/A4 5 6

Year-Over-Year Price Movement

Prices in Kew Gardens Hills moved -7.1% over the past year, compared to +31.0% in Upper East Side. Upper East Side is seeing price appreciation while Kew Gardens Hills has softened, pointing to different supply-demand dynamics in each market.

Neighborhood Profiles

Kew Gardens Hills

Kew Gardens Hills is a residential Queens neighborhood of brick single-family homes, two-family houses, and garden-apartment cooperatives arranged on a hilly grid between Main Street Flushing and the Long Island Expressway. The E/F trains at Union Turnpike-Kew Gardens station and local buses provide transit connections. Flushing Meadows Corona Park is accessible to the north.

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Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Transit Access

Kew Gardens Hills

No subway data available

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Active Listings

Kew Gardens Hills for sale

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Upper East Side for sale

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Listing data is derived in whole or in part from the RLS at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York) Internet Data Exchange (IDX) database. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Milton Coste | Keller Williams NYC are marked with the RLS logo. The information provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: 1/1/1970.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kew Gardens Hills cheaper than Upper East Side?
Yes, Kew Gardens Hills has a lower median sale price at $380,000 compared to $1,332,500 in Upper East Side as of the most recent market data. Co-op and condo prices within each neighborhood can vary significantly, so the right fit depends on property type and building.
Which has better transit, Kew Gardens Hills or Upper East Side?
Kew Gardens Hills has access to 0 subway lines and Upper East Side has 3, making Upper East Side the stronger option for transit access. Kew Gardens Hills has 0 lines, which may still cover your commute depending on your destination.
Which is better for families, Kew Gardens Hills or Upper East Side?
This depends on what type of home fits your household. Kew Gardens Hills and Upper East Side both offer a mix of apartment and multi-room units in co-ops, condos, and townhouses. Larger 3- and 4-bedroom units, including townhouses and multi-family properties, tend to be more available in lower-density areas. Reviewing active listings filtered by bedroom count is the most reliable way to see what each neighborhood currently offers for larger households. A licensed broker can pull current inventory by bedroom count across both areas for a direct comparison.
Should I buy in Kew Gardens Hills or Upper East Side?
The right neighborhood depends on your price range, commute needs, and preferred property type. A comparative market analysis (CMA) of recent sales in both Kew Gardens Hills and Upper East Side gives you the clearest picture of what your budget gets in each location. Request a free CMA from Milton Coste to get a side-by-side breakdown of current opportunities.

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